To truly unleash the power of any B-series engine, installing aftermarket camshafts become a necessity. Whether you're looking for improved midrange power for your daily driven Civic, or hoping to unleash that B18C monster with a set of high lift and duration bumpsticks at 10,000 rpm, knowing how to install a set of camshafts and adjustable sprockets is an invaluable tool that can benefit the more advanced mechanics and newer novice enthusiasts alike. We at 2NR can well relate to humble beginnings when we first learned of how to install camshafts many years ago. We would like to pass on to our readers a comprehensive step-by-step analysis on how to install a fresh set of Skunk2 turbo camshafts and Skunk2 adjustable cam sprockets in your ride. So put on your reading glasses and ingest all the information you're about to read! First things first, before we begin our cam swap, remove all components from the valve cover area. Disconnect the negative battery post, ground wire attached to the valve cover, and PCV connection hose (attached to the intake manifold and valve cover).First things first, before we begin our cam swap, remove all components from the valve cov A socket with extension is used to remove the 8x10mm bolts holding the spark plug cover and valve cover. If you are using a cable type clutch, remove the two brackets holding the cable to gain access to the valve cover washers located below. Now's a good opportunity to remove all the metal valve cover washers and properly store them in a container before we remove the cover.A socket with extension is used to remove the 8x10mm bolts holding the spark plug cover an Depending how long it's been since your valve covers been removed, it might be a little tricky to take it off the first time around. If it seems to be sealed rather snug, take a screwdriver and carefully pry the corners until the gasket lets loose. Don't worry about stretching or tearing your old valve cover gaskets-you'll need to replace them with a new set regardless. The same applies with the four spark plug gaskets (doughnut rings located in the inner-upper portion of the valve cover).Depending how long it's been since your valve covers been removed, it might be a little tr Using a 19mm socket and long extension, have the steering wheel fully clocked to the left to gain access to the crank pulley. Rotate the main crank pulley located directly under the driver side wheel well in a counter clockwise rotation to the TDC position-otherwise known as Top dead center. Removing all four spark plugs from the engine before hand cranking the pulley helps to facilitate an easier rotation. Align the notch on the plastic cover with the line etched in white on the pulley. Use the single marking, just right of the distributor timings three etched marks to determine if the pistons are TDC.Using a 19mm socket and long extension, have the steering wheel fully clocked to the left Remove the plug wires if you haven't done so already. To facilitate an easier cam removal, we loosed the belt tensioner located directly below the driver side motor mount, just above the alternator pulley. Remove the rubber seal plug and loosen the bolt, making sure not to completely remove the unit. We know there are numerous ways of removing the timing belt but were doing by the books folks!To facilitate an easier cam removal, we loosed the belt tensioner located directly below t 1 | 2 | 3 | » | View Full Article By Scott Tsuneishi Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
